Work Life
MAY 14, 2025
Over the past few weeks, Ive traveled across the U.S. and Europe, attending back-to-back leadership conferences. These werent your average networking events; they were filled with C-suite executives asking difficult questions in a particularly charged moment: Whats next for DEI? How do we adapt and innovate when it comes to AI? How do we steer employees in a politically divided country?
AdminDroid
MAY 14, 2025
As most organizations embrace cloud environments, identity-based attacks have become more aggressive and frequent than ever. Microsoft’s eye-opening Digital Defense Report 2024 reveals a staggering 600 million identity attacks every single day! These numbers highlight a harsh reality: your identity, and the identities of everyone in your Microsoft 365 organization, are prime targets!
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Success
MAY 14, 2025
Apple has proven to be a decent advocate for accessibility in recent years by making everyday tasks easier for people with disabilities, learning how to best support entrepreneurs with disabilities and continuing to upgrade and expand accessibility features across all its platforms. On Tuesday, May 13, Apple introduced multiple exciting accessibility features slated to debut later this year in a press release.
Mad in America
MAY 12, 2025
A new study found that antidepressant withdrawal is common and debilitating. Those using antidepressants for more than two years were more likely to experience withdrawal and to have severe withdrawal symptoms. The researchers found that 79% of those who tried to stop taking antidepressants experienced withdrawal, with 49% experiencing severe or moderately severe symptoms.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Work Life
MAY 14, 2025
Lately, Ive felt weighed down by the constant churn of chaos and uncertainty like Im carrying a low-grade tension in my body that never fully lets up. The news is dizzying. The pace of change is relentless. Some days it feels like were lurching from one crisis to the next with no time to process, no moment to exhale. I find myself waking up already bracing for what the day might bring.
Tanveer Naseer
MAY 14, 2025
In my workshops on empathy and leadership, I start with an exercise where I ask attendees to reflect on a past leader who inspired them. I ask these leaders What do you remember more the specific metrics and KPIs this leader achieved? Or how they made you feel about.
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Total Wellness
MAY 12, 2025
What if a health screening didnt feel like just another task but a moment of care that your team actually looked forward to? Too often, screenings get tucked into the check-the-box category. Quick, clinical, and forgettable. But they dont have to be. With a little heart and creativity, health screenings can be transformed into something meaningful. A celebration of well-being, a chance for employees to feel seen, supported, and valued.
Work Life
MAY 12, 2025
Burnout is a pervasive issue that can be damaging to individuals and costly to organizations. As Fast Company has reported previously, 82% of workers feel at risk for burnout and could be costing companies an average of $21,000 per year in lost productivity. And while theres no shortage of advice about how to prevent burnout , prevention isnt always a level playing field.
Office Snapshots
MAY 14, 2025
Covering 26,400 sqft, Suntorys new headquarters in Guoco Midtown, Singapore, is designed to celebrate the brands mission while fostering collaboration and providing space for talent growth. Suntory, one of the worlds leading consumer product companies, wanted to design and build its new headquarters in Guoco Midtown, Singapore. The brief was to conceptualise a 26,400 square feet workspace that not only celebrated the companys brand and mission but would also help foster collaboration and room to
Success
MAY 12, 2025
When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, I instinctively knew that the era of traditional knowledge work would soon be over. It was only a matter of time. Rather than resist the inevitable change, I chose to lean into it and pivoted into AI education and consulting in spring 2023. I started teaching young students on Outschool how to master ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Midjourney before expanding my training and consulting to small and mid-sized businesses.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Great Place to Work
MAY 12, 2025
Workplace gratitude is about more than being polite. When practiced with intention, it fosters a culture of appreciation, boosts morale, improves relationships, and drives organizational success. Imagine this: Youve put a ton of work into a report for your manager. Its taken you hours of research and refining, and youre proud of the finished product.
Work Life
MAY 14, 2025
After weeks of searching and applying, youve made it to the interview stage , a victory in and of itself. But what happens if you land multiple interviews with different companies at the same time? While its certainly a good problem to have, its still one that needs to be handled with careespecially if one of the companies asks whether youre interviewing elsewhere.
Office Snapshots
MAY 14, 2025
In a transformative design project, Thirdway Interiors has reimagined Fenwick’s workspace following the closure of their historic flagship store on Bond Street, a landmark for 133 years. This new office at 103 Wigmore St is designed to serve as a home away from home for Fenwick employees, facilitating a seamless transition from their long-standing location.
Success
MAY 14, 2025
Changing your mindset is often the first step toward achieving lasting financial success. Without the right mindset, even the best financial strategies can fall short. If you’re wondering how to change your mindset for success, it starts with believing that abundance is possible. A wealth mindset helps you shift from fear and scarcity to opportunity and growth.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Wellness 360
MAY 12, 2025
According to industry research and vendor insights, wellness programs tend to be most successful when 1% to 4% of employees take on the role of wellness champions. In successful workplace wellness programs, the real catalysts for change are often not HR or leadershipthey’re the Wellness Champions. These enthusiastic employees take it upon themselves to encourage […] The post Why Wellness Champions Matter at Work?
Work Life
MAY 12, 2025
Unlimited PTO policies were all the rage for a while, but now theyre starting to lose their allure. Here, experts weigh in on why companies are shifting away from this once-popular benefit, what alternative solutions look like, and why other options can be more effective. Failing to Deliver Unlimited paid time off policies are losing popularity because, in practice, they often fail to deliver the flexibility and wellness benefits they promise.
Office Snapshots
MAY 12, 2025
Creating momentum for a rapidly growing marketing and technology agency Adapting to changing workplace trends, this award-winning digital marketing agency engaged Corgan to design an amenities-rich environment and integrate forward-thinking workplace strategies to connect and energize their creative workforce. Bringing their vision to reality, Corgan took particular care in providing diverse space solutions equipped with relevant technology to fuel creativity and collaboration.
Success
MAY 14, 2025
When I joined my first-ever group therapy session via Zoom , I had no idea what to expect. I hadnt sought it out, but when a new therapist I was talking to said she ran a group for women my age who were going through life changes, I decided to give it a shot, since I was dealing with a breakup, a move to a new city, a new job, a chronic knee injury and several other transitions.
Mad in America
MAY 12, 2025
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. It was written by David Hansen, a crisis worker at a person-centred, survivor-led mental health crisis service. I have tasked myself with mapping out my understanding of how therapy and mental health relate to politics. I dont know how much of an original thought I have on the topic, but lets see what happens.
Work Life
MAY 12, 2025
Rich Diviney spent 21 years as a Navy SEAL , leading and operating on missions around the globe. In that time, he completed multiple combat deployments and had the honor of serving as the Commanding Officer of a SEAL Command. One of his most pivotal roles was running a specialized Selection and Assessment program for one of the most elite SEAL units.
Office Snapshots
MAY 14, 2025
Forvis Mazars Thailand, a valued returning client, once again partnered with SL+A Bangkok to design their newly expanded office space, supporting the companys continued growth and evolving business needs. This expansion prioritizes both collaboration and focused work, catering to the diverse work styles of local employees and visiting expat staff. A range of work settings, including open workstations, enclosed meeting pods, quiet focus zones, and private phone booths: offers flexibility and choi
McKensey
MAY 12, 2025
Family-owned businesses in South Africa are outperforming market averages. The best of them are on par with and, in some cases, outpacing global counterparts. Three areas set these leaders apart.
Mad in America
MAY 13, 2025
I n the clean hallways of today’s mental health centers, a quiet change is taking shape. You won’t see big protests or new laws, but more people are starting to see that the main way we treat mental healthfocusing on chemical imbalances and managing medshasn’t helped many folks who need real healing. This isn’t just a few stories; you can see it in the numbers: more people on disability, long-lasting health issues, and worse results over time even though we’ve had &
Work Life
MAY 14, 2025
REI has long enjoyed a reputation as a progressive company that promises strong benefits and promotes a culture of inclusion and sustainability. As a consumer cooperative, the outdoor retailer has also eschewed a typical corporate structure. But in recent years, against the backdrop of a union drive, some workers have described a culture at odds with REI’s purported values.
Office Snapshots
MAY 12, 2025
Nestled on the serene Saadiyat Island, in Abu Dhabi, the new Mustard and Linen showroom spans 600 sqm and offers stunning views of the mangroves. The space is carefully designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and focus. With a refined colour palette of soft creams, tans, and warm linen tones, the design balances elegance and comfort. Carefully selected textures, furniture, and global objects bring character to every corner, while unique wallpapers add personality to each meeting room.
McKensey
MAY 12, 2025
In India, Nigeria, and Kenya, distinct but systemic challenges prevent women from reaching leadership roles at scale. The countries could learn from each other to accelerate progress toward equity.
Mad in America
MAY 14, 2025
I was nineteen when I shot a friend in my unit during a military operation. It was a tragic mistake, part of a traumatic chain of events I witnessed and took part in during my service in an elite Israeli combat unit. We saw things no one should see. And yet, like so many others, I was never asked how I felt, never offered the chance to process what had happened.
Work Life
MAY 14, 2025
Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company s workplace advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: How do I make a good first impression? A: Since this is a work-life advice column Ill focus mostly on how you can make a good impression at work, but many of these tips work for other situations in life.
Office Snapshots
MAY 12, 2025
Dynamic and strategic, Moroch is a Dallas-based marketing firm, noted for its tech-forward approach to developing media-savvy, stakeholder-informed solutions. Located in the citys burgeoning manufacturing district, this new workplace reflects the companys energetic, inclusive culture while heralding a tech-centered brand. Moroch partnered with OTJ to develop solutions that foster collaboration and innovation.
Success
MAY 16, 2025
On Wednesday, the Burberry brand announced it will be cutting up to 1,700 jobs, about 18% of its workforce, by 2027 to reduce operating costs by around $133 million. This move is part of new CEO Joshua Schulmans Burberry Forward comeback strategy. Call it a comeback The move comes amid a reported operating loss of around $4 million year over year.
Fellow
MAY 16, 2025
AI note-taking apps have become a familiar sight in virtual meetings. While these tools can boost productivity, its important to ask: where is all your meeting data going? Otter.ai is one of the most popular AI note takers. It originally launched as a transcription app, designed mainly for journalists and podcast producers to transcribe interviews. It wasnt built with recurring meetings in mind, which is why Otter doesnt support video recording except for with its most expensive enterprise plan.
Work Life
MAY 16, 2025
Leaders today are stretched to the breaking point. Many managers enter their roles wanting to coach and care for their teams. But in todays workplace, that vision is colliding with a lengthening list of competing pressures: performance metrics, shifting workplace norms, and the unrelenting emotional labor of guiding teams through crisis after crisis.
Office Snapshots
MAY 16, 2025
One Impression engaged Designforth to imagine their first office – a 8000 sft space nestled in prominent commercial building in Gurgaon Designforth delivered an eco-conscious office design keeping transitional and transformational requirements of One Impression in mind- both in terms of spatial planning and the aesthetics. The result is a collaborative space that focuses on forging community and connection facilitating the varied styles of working and transform into and communal space for
Robertson Cooper
MAY 16, 2025
Stress is part of life, but chronic stress affects our health and wellbeing. Discover the link between managing stress & building resilience.
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